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Funeral and Wake Catering for Barcombe events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Barcombe and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
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Funeral and wake catering in Barcombe, fried fresh
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. We’re frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and village hall wakes, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Barcombe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Barcombe: venues and practical details
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your wake is in the middle of Barcombe or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Barcombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barcombe to Brighton (9 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Barcombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Barcombe includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Barcombe include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Common questions in Barcombe
Is Barcombe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Barcombe?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
For event organisers in Barcombe
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it’s dark in Barcombe by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Barcombe?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Barcombe and East Sussex:
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Barcombe may suit, with the van in the car park.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Also near Barcombe
More for events in Barcombe
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barcombe?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch